JamesF Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 dude get leathers! you will regret it when you fall off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingah Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 dude get leathers! you will regret it when you fall off!10-15% difference in abrasion resistance (Disclaimer: Hearsay, but i'm happy to use it for a figure until someone proves otherwise ).Leathers act as a splint due to their tight fitting.And i've come off about 6 times in textiles (up to and including just over 30mph), and not once have i regretted not using leathers. Maybe at the higher speeds - but i'm happy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 dude get leathers! you will regret it when you fall off!10-15% difference in abrasion resistance (Disclaimer: Hearsay, but i'm happy to use it for a figure until someone proves otherwise ).Leathers act as a splint due to their tight fitting.And i've come off about 6 times in textiles (up to and including just over 30mph), and not once have i regretted not using leathers. Maybe at the higher speeds - but i'm happy enough. Whats your source?30mph hardly counts as a high speed crash.When im commuting and I wont go over 50mph ish its textiles everytime for me.50mph + leathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 dude get leathers! you will regret it when you fall off!10-15% difference in abrasion resistance (Disclaimer: Hearsay, but i'm happy to use it for a figure until someone proves otherwise ).Leathers act as a splint due to their tight fitting.And i've come off about 6 times in textiles (up to and including just over 30mph), and not once have i regretted not using leathers. Maybe at the higher speeds - but i'm happy enough. fair enough dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I went by the recomendations of my local dealer when I took up biking and went for my intense course and test. I had sod all gear so he did me a great deal on jacket, helmet, gloves and boots and chucked in a pair of trousers also. And yes, they were leather. The bike I intended getting was black so I went for black leathers. And as for looking a gimp....who gives a rats arse what peeps thinks, I feel safe knowing I may just keep my skin in the unfortunate event of coming off. A hidden benefit was the girls at my last job like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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